What book adaptations are coming to screens in 2026?

2026 features numerous book adaptations including "People We Meet on Vacation," "His & Hers," "Seven Dials," "Finding Her Edge," "H is for Hawk," "Bridgerton" Season 4, "Crime 101," "Wuthering Heights," "This is Not a Test," "Reminders of Him," "Project Hail Mary," "Margo's Got Money Troubles," "Remarkably Bright Creatures," "Verity," "Remain," and "Sunrise on the Reaping."

When will Colleen Hoover's book adaptations be released in 2026?

Colleen Hoover's novels "Reminders of Him" and "Verity" are scheduled for release in 2026, with "Reminders of Him" hitting theaters on March 13 and "Verity" expected on October 2.

Which Hunger Games prequel is being adapted in 2026?

The new "Hunger Games" prequel, "Sunrise on the Reaping," set during Haymitch Abernathy's time in the arena, is slated for a November 20 release in 2026.

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2026: Books Explode Onto Screens!

24 Jan

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Summary

Numerous beloved books are being adapted for screens in 2026.
Adaptations range from romance and thrillers to sci-fi and YA.
Popular authors like Emily Henry and Colleen Hoover have multiple works adapted.

The year 2026 is set to be a landmark year for book-to-screen adaptations, with a significant number of popular novels and memoirs making their way to Netflix, theaters, and television. Early January saw the debut of Emily Henry's "People We Meet on Vacation" on Netflix, signaling a strong start for the year's adaptations.

Fans can anticipate a diverse range of genres, including thrilling mysteries like Alice Feeney's "His & Hers" and Agatha Christie's "Seven Dials." Romantic comedies and dramas will be represented by Emily Henry's "People We Meet on Vacation" and Jennifer Iacopelli's "Finding Her Edge," a YA novel loosely based on Jane Austen's "Persuasion."

Colleen Hoover fans have much to look forward to with adaptations of "Reminders of Him" (March 13) and "Verity" (Oct. 2). The sci-fi genre is bolstered by Andy Weir's "Project Hail Mary," starring Ryan Gosling, set for release on March 20. Another major release is the highly anticipated "Wuthering Heights" adaptation, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, hitting theaters February 13.